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When Briar Rose, better known as Sleeping Beauty, wakes from a kiss, the prince isn’t the man she expects. Instead of a knight in shining armor, Prince Payne is a cursed vampire responsible for killing Briar’s entire family.
Payne is forced into kissing and waking Briar by her fairy godmother, Maura LeChance. Maura forces Payne to choose to wake Briar and protect her on an upcoming journey, or he’ll never have his vampire curse removed.
Once they leave the castle and embark on their mysterious journey, Briar learns she can raise the dead. Shortly after learning this, she raises not one but two dragons, Nouille and Veseo—both as hot-blooded and sexy as they were alive.
But Briar’s necromantic abilities come at a cost—her own life. She keeps dying, and the only way to stop her from dying is to bond to Payne, someone she detests. Will Briar choose to bond to the man who destroyed her family? And what will that mean for her two dragon suitors?
Payne is forced into kissing and waking Briar by her fairy godmother, Maura LeChance. Maura forces Payne to choose to wake Briar and protect her on an upcoming journey, or he’ll never have his vampire curse removed.
Once they leave the castle and embark on their mysterious journey, Briar learns she can raise the dead. Shortly after learning this, she raises not one but two dragons, Nouille and Veseo—both as hot-blooded and sexy as they were alive.
But Briar’s necromantic abilities come at a cost—her own life. She keeps dying, and the only way to stop her from dying is to bond to Payne, someone she detests. Will Briar choose to bond to the man who destroyed her family? And what will that mean for her two dragon suitors?
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176 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 16, 2020
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March 5, 2023
Swear to god these books get worse. Sleeping beauty is a necromancer in love with the vampire that killed her family and her kingdom. She then raised 2 of the 7 dwarves, I mean dragons, from the dead and has bound them to her and the vampire using his blood magic, during an orgy. The vampire is now super volatile and they're currently sneaking into a city of the dead under a pile of corpses 🤦♀️🤦♀️
66% through and I sent this to my friend, my friend that has been encouraging me to give up with this series. However 5 books in and the most interesting part is which trio the 'heroine' will end up with. It's almost certainly the only part I'm interested in, but I refuse to not finish a book and so I plod on once she has all her men. Honestly once these books are done I doubt I'll read another by this author. At least they don't take long to finish.
66% through and I sent this to my friend, my friend that has been encouraging me to give up with this series. However 5 books in and the most interesting part is which trio the 'heroine' will end up with. It's almost certainly the only part I'm interested in, but I refuse to not finish a book and so I plod on once she has all her men. Honestly once these books are done I doubt I'll read another by this author. At least they don't take long to finish.
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August 25, 2020
Welcome to Briar Rose's life , she has been asleep for over twenty years . Just waiting for her prince to come and kiss her back to life, a prince of her dreams. When the day finally comes the prince she desires is not what comes . The prince that shows up is a cursed vampire that has a secret . When Payne and Briar meet it is hate at first sight but her fairy god mother has other things planned . When they leave the castle and head on their mission , they realize that Briar is a necromancer and has to gain control over them . With the two dragons she raised the four of them will head into belly of the beast to raise the blue fairy and find out how to save Briar from dying every time she uses her powers . Will they all come together and realize that they all belong together .
Briar and Payne are such a fun couple at first they are all I hate you and I hate you . Briar is naive and just like a young child when she wakes up . She has so much to catch up on but as you read you see her grow and become a kick butt woman. Payne well he is a bitter vampire who has a curse on him and all he wants to do is find the fairy that cursed him and become a man . He comes off arrogant and entitled at that beginning of the book and you watch him become more human as he is with Briar . You can really see a love starting to build between them . Now to add more to the mix we have Vesso and Nouille the two dragons that Briar reanimates with her powers . They are protective of Briar and both are as sexy as can be. I love how they are with her . I absolutely adore these characters they are so well written and complex . I love how they are all intertwined with the characters in the other books .
This is the fifth book in the series and I love how the author is putting a great twist to the fairy tales . She take the female characters and makes them the heroines and they are really kicking butt . The aren't damsels in distress in this series and when they have to they really come into their own . The author takes us on a fun filled ride of emotion and laughter . The only thing I had trouble with is that i felt the book kind of fell short in a couple of places . Over all i loved this book in the series and can't wait to see where the author takes the other five women . This would be a great series to read at the beach or by the pool . They are a great fast read . So add some heat to you late August days .
Briar and Payne are such a fun couple at first they are all I hate you and I hate you . Briar is naive and just like a young child when she wakes up . She has so much to catch up on but as you read you see her grow and become a kick butt woman. Payne well he is a bitter vampire who has a curse on him and all he wants to do is find the fairy that cursed him and become a man . He comes off arrogant and entitled at that beginning of the book and you watch him become more human as he is with Briar . You can really see a love starting to build between them . Now to add more to the mix we have Vesso and Nouille the two dragons that Briar reanimates with her powers . They are protective of Briar and both are as sexy as can be. I love how they are with her . I absolutely adore these characters they are so well written and complex . I love how they are all intertwined with the characters in the other books .
This is the fifth book in the series and I love how the author is putting a great twist to the fairy tales . She take the female characters and makes them the heroines and they are really kicking butt . The aren't damsels in distress in this series and when they have to they really come into their own . The author takes us on a fun filled ride of emotion and laughter . The only thing I had trouble with is that i felt the book kind of fell short in a couple of places . Over all i loved this book in the series and can't wait to see where the author takes the other five women . This would be a great series to read at the beach or by the pool . They are a great fast read . So add some heat to you late August days .
August 20, 2020
Briar is able to learn speech, history and more because of her godmother Maura. Briar is waiting for a prince come wake her up. She doesn't know if anyone will show. Maura tells Briar that the prince she has been waiting will be there soon. Briar awakens to the from her sleep, Prince Payne is the one to wake her. He is also responsible for her family's death. Briar hates him, can't believe it. She wants him dead but she can barely move. She remembers what her godmother said. She also finds out about her powers after seeing her family.
Payne and Briar are on journey that they must complete. They get closer do to the journey, Briar realizes he is not what she thought. They are in a town that is strange, they make a horrible discovery. Briar tells Payne where to go. Briar resurrects two dragons. They will follow the both of them one this journey to get information on Tinkerbell. The four of them will bond in unexpected ways.
This was a great story featuring Briar Rose, different telling of her story. There is more to this story than what I said. I don't want to give away to much, I recommend reading this.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and this is my honest and voluntary review.
Payne and Briar are on journey that they must complete. They get closer do to the journey, Briar realizes he is not what she thought. They are in a town that is strange, they make a horrible discovery. Briar tells Payne where to go. Briar resurrects two dragons. They will follow the both of them one this journey to get information on Tinkerbell. The four of them will bond in unexpected ways.
This was a great story featuring Briar Rose, different telling of her story. There is more to this story than what I said. I don't want to give away to much, I recommend reading this.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and this is my honest and voluntary review.
October 3, 2020
This book was so good. I love how the overall story arc is starting to come together nicely. I loved all of the characters in this story. I also liked how the romance felt a little more real. Love isn't always so knock them off your feet perfect. This one felt a bit more fried. I also liked how Briar was not a cookie cutter princess. She has dealt with stuff and she is powerful. She is a fantastic character and probably my favorite now. Pascal is able to write some solid steamy romance that can make the girl who thought she has read everything blush. I loved every single character in this story. Yes even the bad guys. The overall story arc is developing wonderfully and I absolutely cannot wait for the next book! #anxiouslyawaiting
July 31, 2024
For whatever reason, Brair's story seemed to be over more quickly than the previous characters and therefore, it was my least favorite of all the stories so far. It's the same smut and adventure you get with the previous books and is definitely a page turner. As with each of these there is a main carry over story line while each book focuses on a different Princess or Chosen and her harem. I'm happy to have chosen this set of books as the first to read on my Kindle. And can't wait to see what happens next.
August 23, 2020
This story packs a punch in the Happily Never After series! Pascal has developed Briar into more than your average sleepy princess. The reader is thrust into the ongoing war and Briar's journey to find the Blue Fairy and Tinkerbell. Godmothers, Vampires, Dragons and Zombie like townspeople make the adventure that more gripping! This is definitely one of my favorites from this series so far!
August 27, 2020
This series.....is just...awesome.
Every chosen one gets her own story with her men, while helping the whole group with their ultimate mission.
Above all, these stories are 🔥. I love how the guys will move around their woman to protect and touch her. Now that is sexy.
Highly recommended!!
Every chosen one gets her own story with her men, while helping the whole group with their ultimate mission.
Above all, these stories are 🔥. I love how the guys will move around their woman to protect and touch her. Now that is sexy.
Highly recommended!!
September 5, 2020
Such a good book! Briar’s story was full of information to quickly move the story along & it was HOT! Her character was well written & I enjoyed her story in this series very much! The ending was great & makes you want the next book right now!
November 9, 2020
Wake up....
XXX! ADULT CONTENT, READER DISCRETION ADVISED! So we all know the rest of the title statement. A cursed vampire, a necromancer and two dead dragons make for an entertaining story.
XXX! ADULT CONTENT, READER DISCRETION ADVISED! So we all know the rest of the title statement. A cursed vampire, a necromancer and two dead dragons make for an entertaining story.
June 15, 2021
Amazing!!!
I love this series. It’s fast passed with lots of action and of course love. I love this spin on familiar fairy tails and I honestly cannot wait to keep reading to find out more!
I love this series. It’s fast passed with lots of action and of course love. I love this spin on familiar fairy tails and I honestly cannot wait to keep reading to find out more!
August 22, 2020
Loved it!!! Finally some badass princesses. Can't wait for the next one!!!!
April 3, 2022
Briar (Happily Never After) #5
I really enjoyed this book, it could have lasted longer.
A necromancer, that helps a Vampire ...along with two 🐉Dragons!
Lovely!
I really enjoyed this book, it could have lasted longer.
A necromancer, that helps a Vampire ...along with two 🐉Dragons!
Lovely!
December 2, 2023
There’s a plot holes somewhere in this… I don’t quite understand why Payne actually. However, this series is too good to make me stop. I’m on book 6 in less than 24 hours (◕ܫ◕✿)
June 15, 2022
Such a great series. A little magic. A little sexy times and a great story through it all! Can't wait to read more!
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